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MN Arrowhead Invasive Plant Phenology and Control Calendar
Cook and Lake County Invasives Teams
MDA Noxious Weeds
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Buckthorn, Glossy
Buckthorn, Common
Foliar applications target rosettes.
Knapweed, Spotted
Mowing is not advised
Knotweed,
Japanese or giant
Cut stem or inject - treat during active growth periods.
Not recommended without additional treatments. Mow 2x at 3' in fall.
Loosestrife, Purple
Best before flower
Mustard, Garlic
Parsnip, Wild
CAUTION: Can cause a dermatitus
Reed, Common
Rose, Multiflora
Mow 3-6x/season for 2-4 years
Spurge, Leafy
Best before flowering
Tansy, Common
Thistle, Canada
Begin at 3' tall
Thistle, Plumeless
Fire is not effective at killing the below ground rhizomes. Result is a likely increase in stem count after burns.
Toadflax, Dalmatian
Mowing can prevent seed production, but forces vegetative reproduction. Therefore, monitor and repeat during the season.
Burn
Mow
Herbicide: Foliar
Do Not Mow
Herbicide: Stem or Stump
Approximate Bloom
Note: Suggested timings are approximate since weather and
seasonal variations play a role in deciding how and when to
control an infestation.
Hand Pull/Dig
Adapted from MnDOT Minnesota Noxious Weed Guide (2014)
MN Arrowhead Invasive Plant Phenology and Control Calendar
Cook and Lake County Invasives Teams
Other Invasive Plants
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Barberry, Japanese
Bugloss, Viper's
Daisy, Oxeye
Grass, Reed Canary
Target rosettes
Mowing is not recommended
Hawkweed, Orange
Target rosettes
Lupine
Mowing stimulates new growth and spreads seeds
Nettle, Hemp
Sow-thistle, Perennial
St. John's Wort
Sweetclover, White or
Yellow
Most effective after flowering, prior to seeding
Target rosette
Thistle, Bull
Trefoil, Birdsfoot
Burn
Mow
Herbicide: Foliar
Do Not Mow
Herbicide: Stem or Stump
Approximate Bloom
Note: Suggested timings are approximate since weather and
seasonal variations play a role in deciding how and when to
control an infestation.
Hand Pull/Dig
Adapted from MnDOT Minnesota Noxious Weed Guide (2014)